Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Fifth Wheel Trailers Equipped With Hickory Springs “Big Easy Triple Steps,” An Improper Engagement Of The Bottom Step Pivot Arm With The Formed Stop Edge Of The Middle Step Support Bracket Can Result In The Bottom Step Rotating To An Unsafe Downward Angle.
Make Of Vehicle
SABRE
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V249000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
A Person Could Be Injured Should The Step Give Way While Being Used To Enter Or Exit The Trailer.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Trailers For The Manufacturing Date Sticker To Verify The Date Of ProduCTIon Of The Step And, If Necessary, Will Weld Stock To Each Side Of The Lower (Triple) Step Stop Edges. The Manufacturer Has Not Yet Provided An Owner Notification Schedule. Owners May Contact Cedar Creek, Puma, Or Sabre At 1-574-389-4600.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070313
End Of Manufacture
20070411
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
287
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070607